The lack of liner notes doesn't give much clue as to how long
Maucha Adnet has been active professionally as a vocalist, though a quote from
Antonio Carlos Jobim indicates that she toured with the late, legendary composer. Her deep, soulful voice is very appealing, similar to that of
Leny Andrade. Accompanied by a mix of Brazilian and American musicians, including pianist
Helio Alves, flugelhornists
Claudio Roditi and
Michael Brecker, trombonist
Jay Ashby, guitarists
Mario Adnet and
Romero Lubambo, bassist
Nilson Matta and drummer
Duduka Da Fonsaca, she is obviously very familiar with a wide range of
Jobim's compositions, covering both internationally known hits and pieces that have received less exposure outside of Brazil. The focus is on the singer, with occasional piano or guitar solos, with the brass and reed instruments providing background colors. She scats in unison with an unidentified male singer during the introduction to "Chega De Saudade" before swinging its joyous lyrics, with
Alves switching to electric piano. She brings more depth to "Aquas de Marco" (The Waters of March)" than most singers, while
Adnet's understated interpretation of "Outra Vez" is also welcome.